Below Average
#82 of 86 private schools in HI
Makua Lanii Christian Academy
School · Kailua-kona, HI
A private school in Kailua-kona, HI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
74-4907 PALANI RD, Kailua-kona, HI 96740
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
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Where Makua Lanii Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,091
Median home value
$730,600
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makua Lani Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Makua Lanii Christian Academy is listed in Kailua-kona, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Makua Lanii Christian Academy
Makua Lanii Christian Academy is a private school in Kailua-kona, HI, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Makua Lanii Christian Academy
What grades does Makua Lanii Christian Academy serve?
Makua Lanii Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Makua Lanii Christian Academy?
Makua Lanii Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Makua Lanii Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Makua Lanii Christian Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Makua Lanii Christian Academy rank in HI?
Makua Lanii Christian Academy ranks #82 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is Makua Lanii Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Makua Lanii Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Makua Lanii Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Makua Lanii Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Makua Lanii Christian Academy a religious school?
Makua Lanii Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Phone
- (808) 329-4898
- Area population (ZIP 96740)
- 40,805
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96740; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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